Publications

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Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities (Spanish)

Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities (Spanish) This is the Spanish translation of a publication that brings together standards, key actions and practical guidance for including older people and people with disabilities in emergency responses. It also provides tools and resources, and case studies illustrating how older people and people with disabilities can better participate in humanitarian action.

Living, not just surviving (Arabic)

This is the Arabic version of Living, not just surviving, a paper on what older people say about their rights to social protection to education, training, lifelong learning and capacity building.

Older people’s perceptions of health and wellbeing

This report presents the findings of an analysis of data collected by HelpAge International and it's network members using HelpAge's Health Outcomes Tool. The tool is designed to collect data to better understand health and care in older age, and to measure the impact of HelpAge's health and care programmes. The tool was used between 2014 and 2017 in nine low and middle income countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Living, not just surviving (Spanish)

This is the Spanish version of Living, not just surviving, a paper on what older people say about their rights to social protection to education, training, lifelong learning and capacity building.

Living, not just surviving (Russian)

This is the Russian version of Living, not just surviving, a paper on what older people say about their rights to social protection and social security, and to education, training, lifelong learning and capacity building.

Unblock results: A case study of HelpAge International in Tanzania

This case study is part of the Unblocking Results case study series,an ODI research project on aid and governance constraints. Unblocking Results seeks to gather evidence on whether, and how well, aid can help to resolve or mitigate governance problems that often hinder the delivery of broad-based public services in developing countries.

Rapid needs assessment of older people: Wau, South Sudan (full report)

This report provides the key findings of a rapid needs assessment carried out in Wau, South Sudan. The aim of this RNA-OP is to support organisations to develop inclusive programmes and advocate for the needs of older people who have been internally displaced and those in host communities.

Rapid needs assessment of older people: Wau, South Sudan (summary)

This report summaries the findings of a rapid needs assessment carried out in Wau, South Sudan. The aim of this RNA-OP is to support organisations to develop inclusive programmes and advocate for the needs of older people who have been internally displaced and those in host communities.

Living, not just surviving

What older people say about their rights to social protection and social security, and to education, training, lifelong learning and capacity building.